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Vegetables & Edible Flowers · 61
| Plant | How to plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| AmaranthEDIBLE FLOWER also Love-lies-bleeding | Start in seed trays or sow seed sow after risk of frost has gone | 2 months |
| Artichokes (Globe) | Start in seed trays and plant out seedlings in 4-6 weeks | 10–13 months |
| Asparagus | Plant crowns | 24–37 months |
| Asparagus Pea also Winged pea | Start in seed trays or sow seed | 2–3 months |
| Beans - climbing also Pole beans, Runner beans, Scarlet Runners | Start in seed trays and plant out seedlings in 4-6 weeks sow after frost | 2–3 months |
| Beans - dwarf also French beans, Bush beans | Start in seed trays and plant out seedlings in 4-6 weeks sow after frost | 2 months |
| Beetroot also Beets | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed | 2 months |
| Broccoli | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings | 2–4 months |
| Burdock also Gobo (Japanese Burdock) | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed | 4 months |
| Cabbage | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings | 3–4 months |
| CalendulaEDIBLE FLOWER also Garden marigold | Start in seed trays or sow seed | 2 months |
| Cape Gooseberry also Golden Berry, Inca Berry | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed | 3–4 months |
| Capsicum also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings | 2–3 months |
| Carrot | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed | 3–4 months |
| Cauliflower | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings | 4–5 months |
| Celeriac | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings | 3–7 months |
| Celery | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings | 4 months |
| CentaureaEDIBLE FLOWER also Cornflower | Start in seed trays or sow seed | 3 months |
| Chilli peppers also Hot peppers | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings | 2–3 months |
| Collards also Collard greens, Borekale | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed | 2–3 months |
| Cucumber | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed Bring on in pots | 2 months |
| Daikon also Japanese radish, Lo Bok | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed | 2 months |
| Eggplant also Aubergine | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings | 3–4 months |
| Endive | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed | 2–3 months |
| Ginger | Plant root | 6 months |
| HollyhockEDIBLE FLOWER also Rose Mallow | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed | 7 months |
| Jerusalem Artichokes also Sunchoke | Plant tubers | 4–5 months |
| Kale also Borecole | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed | 2–3 months |
| Kohlrabi | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed | 2 months |
| Leeks | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed | 4 months |
| Lettuce | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed | 2–3 months |
| Luffa also Loofah, plant sponge | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed | 3 months |
| Marigold, FrenchEDIBLE FLOWER | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed | 3 months |
| Marrow | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings Frost tender | 3–4 months |
| NasturtiumEDIBLE FLOWER also Indian cress | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed | 2–3 months |
| NZ Spinach also Warrigal greens | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed | 2 months |
| Onion | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed | 6–8 months |
| PansyEDIBLE FLOWER also Johnny-jump-up | Plant out (transplant) seedlings | 4 months |
| Parsnip | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed | 4–5 months |
| Peas | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed | 2–3 months |
| Potato | Plant seed potatoes | 4–5 months |
| PrimroseEDIBLE FLOWER also English Primrose | Plant out (transplant) seedlings | 6 months |
| Pumpkin | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed Frost tender | 4–5 months |
| Radish | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed | 6–7 weeks |
| Rhubarb | Plant crowns | 12 months |
| Rockmelon also Canteloupe | Start in seed trays and plant out seedlings in 4-6 weeks Frost tender | 3–4 months |
| Salsify also Vegetable oyster | Start in seed trays or sow seed | 3–5 months |
| Silverbeet also Swiss Chard or Mangold | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed | 2–3 months |
| Snow Peas also Sugar Peas, Mangetout, Chinese Peas | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed | 3 months |
| Spinach also English spinach | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed | 1–3 months |
| Spring onions also Scallions, Bunching onions, Welsh onion | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings | 2–3 months |
| Squash also Crookneck, Pattypan, Summer squash | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings Frost tender | 2 months |
| Strawberries (from seeds) | Plant out (transplant) seedlings | 12 months |
| SunflowerEDIBLE FLOWER also Helianthus | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed | 3 months |
| Sweet corn also corn,maize | Start in seed trays or sow seed sow after risk of frost | 3 months |
| Tomatillo | Start in seed trays and plant out seedlings in 4-6 weeks | 2–3 months |
| Tomato | Start in seed trays and plant out seedlings in 4-6 weeks | 2–4 months |
| Turnip | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed | 2 months |
| ViolaEDIBLE FLOWER | Plant out (transplant) seedlings | 4 months |
| Watermelon | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings | 3–4 months |
| Zucchini also Courgette, Summer squash, Baby marrow | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings Frost tender | 1–2 months |
Herbs · 20
| Plant | How to plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| Angelica | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings | 18 months |
| Basil | Start in seed trays and plant out seedlings in 4-6 weeks | 2–3 months |
| Borage also Burrage, Bugloss | Start in seed trays and plant out seedlings in 4-6 weeks | 2 months |
| Chives also Garden chives | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings | 2–3 months |
| Coriander also Cilantro, Chinese parsley | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed | 4–6 weeks |
| Dill | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed | 2–3 months |
| Fennel also Bronze fennel | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed | 3–4 months |
| Florence Fennel also Finocchio | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed | 3–5 months |
| Horseradish | Plant crowns | 4–6 months |
| Lemon Balm also Sweet balm, | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed | 2 months |
| Mint also Garden mint | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed | 2–3 months |
| Oregano also Pot Marjoram | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings | 6–8 weeks |
| Parsley also curly leaf parsley or flat leaf (Italian) parsley | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed | 2–5 months |
| Rocket also Arugula/Rucola | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed | 3–5 weeks |
| Rosemary | Start in seed trays or sow seed | 12 months |
| Sage also Common Sage | Start in seed trays or sow seed | 18 months |
| Savory - summer savory also 'Bean Herb' | Start in seed trays or sow seed | 1–2 months |
| Savory - winter savory also Savory | Start in seed trays or sow seed | 1–2 months |
| Sweet Marjoram also Knotted marjoram | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed | 2 months |
| Thyme also Common thyme | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed | 10–12 months |
Flowers · 79
| Plant | How to plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| Acroclinium also Everlasting Daisy | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed | 3 months |
| Agapanthus also African Lily | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed | 3 months |
| Ageratum also Floss Flower | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed | 3 months |
| Alyssum also Sweet Alice | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed | 8 weeks |
| Amaranth also Love-lies-bleeding | Start in seed trays or sow seed sow after risk of frost has gone | 2 months |
| Antirrhinium also Snapdragon | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings | 4 months |
| Arctotis also Aurora Daisy | Start in seed trays or sow seed | 4 months |
| Aster also Michaelmas daisies | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings | 4 months |
| Balsam also Touch-me-not, Potted Snapweed | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed | 2–3 months |
| Begonia (bedding) also Wax Begonias | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings | 4 months |
| Begonia (tuberose) | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings | 7 months |
| Big Gyp also Soapwarts | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed | 8 weeks |
| Boronia also Brown Boronia | Start in seed trays or sow seed | 13 months |
| Brachycome also Swan River Daisy | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed | 4 months |
| Calendula also Garden marigold | Start in seed trays or sow seed | 2 months |
| Californian Poppy also Golden Poppy | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed | 8 weeks |
| Candytuft also Iberis | Plant out (transplant) seedlings | 3 months |
| Canterbury Bells also cups and saucers | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed | 3–6 months |
| Carnation also Clove Pink | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed | 7 months |
| Celosia also Woolflowers, Cock's comb | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed | 3 months |
| Centaurea also Cornflower | Start in seed trays or sow seed | 3 months |
| Chrysanthemum also Mums | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings | 6 months |
| Cineraria also Florist's Cineraria | Plant out (transplant) seedlings | 5 months |
| Cleome also Spider Flower, Cat's whiskers | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed | 3 months |
| Clianthus also Sturt's Desert Pea | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed | 6 months |
| Cockscomb also Fairy Fountain | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed | 3 months |
| Coleus also Painted Nettle | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings | 2 months |
| Cosmos also Cut Leaf Cosmos | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed | 3 months |
| Cyclamen also Sowbread | Plant out (transplant) seedlings | 15 months |
| Dahlia (seed) also Garden Dahlia | Start in seed trays and plant out seedlings in 4-6 weeks | 4 months |
| Delphinium also Larkspurs | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed | 5 months |
| Dianthus also Pinks, Sweet Williams | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed | 5 months |
| Forget-me-not also Scorpion Grasses | Plant out (transplant) seedlings | 3 months |
| Gaillardia also Blanket flowers | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed | 4 months |
| Gazania also African Daisy | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed | 3 months |
| Geranium (seed) also Crane's-bill | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings | 4 months |
| Gerbera also Transvaal daisy, South African Daisy | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings | 7–12 months |
| Globe Amaranth also Gomphrema | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed | 3 months |
| Gloxinia also Sinningia | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings | 7 months |
| Godetia also Farewell-to-Spring | Plant out (transplant) seedlings | 3 months |
| Gypsophila also Baby's Breath | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed | 2 months |
| Helichrysum also Paper Daisies, Everlasting | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed | 3 months |
| Hollyhock also Rose Mallow | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed | 7 months |
| Honesty also Lunaria | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings | 3 months |
| Impatiens also Jewelweed | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings | 3 months |
| Irish Green Bellflower also Molucella | Start in seed trays or sow seed | 3 months |
| Kangaroo Paw also Catspaw | Start in seed trays and plant out seedlings in 4-6 weeks | 4 months |
| Larkspur also Delphinium, Staggerweed | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed | 5 months |
| Linaria also Fairy Bouquet, Baby Snapdragon | Plant out (transplant) seedlings | 2 months |
| Lobelia also Indian tobacco | Plant out (transplant) seedlings | 3 months |
| Lupin also Bluebonnet | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed | 4–7 months |
| Marigold, African | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed | 3 months |
| Marigold, French | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed | 3 months |
| Mignonette | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed | 3 months |
| Nasturtium also Indian cress | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed | 2–3 months |
| Nemesia also Cape snapdragon | Plant out (transplant) seedlings | 3 months |
| Nemophilia also Baby Blue Eyes | Start in seed trays or sow seed | 3 months |
| Pansy also Johnny-jump-up | Plant out (transplant) seedlings | 4 months |
| Petunia also Million Bells | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings | 3 months |
| Phlox also Garden Phlox | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed | 2 months |
| Polyanthus also Cottage Primrose | Plant out (transplant) seedlings | 6 months |
| Poor Man's Orchid also Schizanthus | Plant out (transplant) seedlings | 3 months |
| Portulaca also Little Hogweed | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed | 6 weeks |
| Primrose also English Primrose | Plant out (transplant) seedlings | 6 months |
| Rudbeckia also Marmalade Daisy | Start in seed trays or sow seed | 3 months |
| Salpiglossis also Painted Tongue | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings | 3 months |
| Salvia also Sage | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed | 3 months |
| Scabiosa also Pin-Cushion Flower | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed | 3 months |
| Star of Bethlehem also Snowdrop | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed | |
| Statice also Wavyleaf Sea Lavender | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed | 5 months |
| Stock also Hoary stock | Plant out (transplant) seedlings | 5 months |
| Sunflower also Helianthus | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed | 3 months |
| Sweet Pea | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed | 3 months |
| Torenia also Wishbone Flower | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed | 4 months |
| Verbena also Vervain | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed | 2 months |
| Viola | Plant out (transplant) seedlings | 4 months |
| Virginian Stock | Plant out (transplant) seedlings | 3 months |
| Viscaria also Sticky Catchfly | Start in seed trays or sow seed | 3 months |
| Wallflower also Erysimum | Plant out (transplant) seedlings | 6 months |
